Jainism in Rajasthan
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Rajasthan, a state in western India, has had a close historical connection with Jainism. Southwestern Rajasthan was the main centre for Svetambara Jainism.[citation needed] Major Digambara centres are in the northern and eastern parts of Rajasthan.[citation needed]
Major centres[edit]
Major ancient Jain centres include:
- Soniji Ki Nasiyan (Ajmer Jain Temple)
- Khandela
- Bhinmal
- Osian, Jodhpur; Mahavira Jain temple, Osian
- Muchhal Mahavir Temple
- Nagaur
- Amer (Jaipur)
- Sanganer
- Rishabhdeo
- Shri Mahaveerji temple
- Padampura
- Nakoda
- Mount Abu
- Jirawala
- Mungathala
- Ranakpur
- Bijolia
- Nareli Jain Temple
- Pindwara
- Chittorgarh
- Bhandasar Jain Temple
- Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples
Photo gallery[edit]
Architectural details of Kirti Stambha
Nakoda Tirth
Jain statue, Neelkanth temple, Alwar district
Shri Digamber Jain Atishya Kshetra Mandir, Sanghiji, 4000 years old temple
Jain temple, Kumbhalgarh Fort
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- Dr. Jagdish Chandra Jain, History of Towns of Rajasthan